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Breakthrough Research Identifies Predictors of Venous Thromboembolism after Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer

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The risk factors for postoperative embolism included Black race, interstitial fibrosis, advanced-stage disease requiring bilobectomy or pneumonectomy, and increased operative duration. Of these patients, 758 developed blood clots that moved to the lungs after surgery. occurrence of postoperative VTE and a 1.3%

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Avicenna.AI Secures FDA Clearance for Two Healthcare AI Solutions

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Addressing the serious issue of delayed and missed findings in diagnostic imaging, CINA-iPE is an AI-powered tool that detects incidental pulmonary embolism during routine CT scans. This is particularly relevant in the cancer patient population, where pulmonary embolism is a significant cause of mortality.

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Forgotten IVC Filters Aren’t SAFE

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An IVC filter is a small device that helps stop blood clots from going up into the lungs and is usually surgically inserted. IVC filters are used to prevent pulmonary embolism in patients with venous thromboembolism and can’t receive anticoagulation treatment. years of insertion.

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Ways to prevent clots in legs and lungs

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Pulmonary embolism is obstruction of blood vessels of the lungs by clots carried by blood circulation, usually from the legs. Clots can also migrate from blood vessels of the tummy, but that is not easy to prevent. You can move your ankles and knees as many times are humanly possible.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Chronic Pulmonary Disease Lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can lead to pulmonary hypertension, which in turn can cause the right side of the heart to enlarge, a condition known as cor pulmonale. Beta-blockers , which slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure.

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Women and Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Catheter-based Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism According to REAL-PE Analysis Presented at SCAI 2024

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Women and black patients were less frequently treated with minimally invasive therapy compared to men or non-Black patients, according to new data from the REAL-PE analysis which investigated catheter-based pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment. Late-breaking results from the study, for which Sahil A.

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